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Cancellations:
*+90 days before tour begins--A $100.00
reservation fee will be subtracted from your full refund
*90-0 days tour beginning--Your refund is contingent upon
Blue Goose Aviation, Inc.
ability to re-book your reservation
Children:
*Yes, bring your children along! The cost is
$800.00 per child for food, activities, and lodging in your room. The
only concern is: Are you flying an airplane with enough horse power for
three or four people.
Flight Experience:
*A minimum of one hundred (100) hours of flight
experience
*A minimum of 30 hrs cross-country flying time and be proficient in
pilot-age, radio navigation, and chart reading skills.
*A minimum of four (4) hours in any rental aircraft (Ground School three
(3) days before tour begins)
Flight Lengths:
*Each flight ranges from 1-3 hours with only 1
flight per day.
*Due to density altitude take-offs are planned for 0800 and with landing
times around 1100.
Foreign Pilots:
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration:
*Foreign Pilots--US Certification:
Instructions,
Checklist, Forms
*FAA FAQ:
How can
I use my foreign pilots license to get a U.S. pilots license?
*Airman Certificate and or Rating Application
FAA Form 8710-1
(pdf)
*FAA
maps of Flight
Standards District Offices (FSDO) or International Field Offices
(outside US)
UK Civil Aviation
Authority:
Intending to fly in the United States of America?
UK Explanation, Checklist, and Forms:
*UK
CAA authorization form
SRG\1160
(pdf) must be completed by each
individual and sent direct to the UK CAA
*The FAA
verification form (pdf)
must be completed and sent to the Airmen Certification Branch.
*Verification of Authenticity of Foreign License, Rating,
and Medical Certification
Form
(pdf)
Blue Goose
Aviation, Inc.
Mountain
Orientation Course
*A course designed for a pilot that has not flown in the mountains to
gain general knowledge and experience in mountain flying.
*A pilot should be able to plan an effective safe route, based on pilot
experience and airplane performance, through the Rocky Mountains from a
paved runway to a paved runway.
Navigation:
*Blue
Goose Aviation, Inc.
will provided you with all charts, flight plans,
and airport data for each leg of the tour.
*We recommend you become familiar with each leg of the route before the
flight.
*A GPS will be provided with all rental aircraft.
Own Aircraft:
*You may use your own aircraft on the tour. We
will provide you the flight planning materials.*You must bring your own
tie-down equipment (ropes and stakes) because not all airports have
these facilities.
Participation:
*Any FAA certified pilot and a companion may take part in our tour.
*You must provide us with: 1. a copy of your pilots license,
2. a copy of your
medical, and
3. a copy of your
logbooks' last BFR endorsement.
>You must arrive 3 days prior to
departure for ground school with your rental aircraft.
*This is a western adventure with some physical activity.
> Some airports are over 5000' MSL, some flying will be done between
9500' and 11500' MSL
> Activities are different on each tour but some tours include
horseback riding, and walking.
> If you can pass your class III physical you should have no
problem.
Payment Schedule:
*All funds paid in US Currency via check or money
order.
*A deposit of $300.00 per person is required to hold your reservation,
with a $1,500.00 per person payment required three (3) months prior to
your trip.
*Final payment is due upon arrival for your tour in Colorado Springs,
Colorado.
Rental Aircraft:
*We have access to C-172 and Piper Cherokee 180's.
Route:
Tour Size:
*Average size is 6 airplanes 12 people. We
require 3 couples minimum and larger groups will be split up for flying
with extra guide aircraft.
Weather Minimums for Go/No Go Decision:
*The Colorado area averages 250 days of clear
skies each year. Our view from the airport allows us to see mountain
peaks over 100 miles away. Density altitude, afternoon thunderstorms,
and high winds are three of our biggest concerns. For these reasons we
plan our take-offs for 0800 each day and to be back on the ground around
1100. If winds are greater than 25 knots, mountain flying is not
recommended. We have built in two "rest days/weather days" in case we
need to get back on track. Otherwise, these days are time for you to
explore the area on your own - go white water rafting or fly fishing as
examples.
Wind:
*Winds greater than 25 knots--flights into the
mountains are not recommended.
Please feel free to contact us to answer any questions:
Via the telephone at 719 393-5550
Via email: flybga@msn.com
Questions: Inquire by email
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